Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast

Evan Perkins, Hemmings Director of Digital Content, knows a thing or two about modifying cars. Formerly a member of the team over at Holley, his experience and technical prowess made him somewhat of an expert in the field of EFI and overall vehicle modification. On this week's episode of the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, he sits down with Mike Musto to talk about the differences between EFI systems and how...

When it comes to customs, there is a fine line between getting it right, and getting it oh-so wrong. We've all seen what happens when design goes South, but what about the ones that nail it? The cars that, when you first see them, you immediately think, "ICON". A little more than a decade ago, Papa Roach Lead Guitarist, Jerry Horton unveiled "Reprise", his 1951 Mercury Custom. It was built by Max...

If you follow the sport of mixed martial arts, then you no doubt know who Josh "The Warmaster" Barnett is. He won the UFC Heavyweight Championship in 2002, was the LPW Heavyweight World Catch Wrestling Champion in 2018, and aside from that, he also created his own series with Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, where MMA meets pro-wrestling. What many folks don't know however, is that professional athlete...

When GM announced that they were bringing back the Hummer nameplate, a lot of eyebrows went skyward. If that wasn't enough, they then said that the once combat vehicle, turned mall crawler, was now coming back as a full-sized EV. Yup, that's right, one of the most inefficient and impractical vehicles ever produced was now being resurrected into a green EV. Now obviously, a lot of us in the automot...

When your husband is a master automotive technician and a drag racer with 25-years of experience, and your father is a diehard gearhead who owns multiple automotive dealerships, then the odds of you getting into motorsport are pretty damn good. Lindsay Wheelock never wanted to purposely get into drag racing, in fact, the mother of three young children was actually content supporting her husbands p...

Rory Carroll is Head of Marketing and Communications for RM Sotheby's, so he knows a thing or two about automobiles. He's also an automotive masochist, as he owns, races, and is in the process of rebuilding a Lada Signet, a little Russian box car that looks just like a classic Fiat 124 sedan. More importantly, is that he gets to rub elbows with some of the most iconic and highly valued automobiles...

On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, we welcome back Vinny Russo, Operations Manager at West Side Collector Car Storage in Los Angeles. WCCS houses and stores some of the most exotic and high end vehicles on the planet in a setting that's simply incredible. But, what if you've got caviar tastes but a Burger King budget for your ride, what then? Well, that's where Musto and Russo co...

From EVO Magazine and Motor Trend, to being a co-host on Top Gear America, Jethro Bovingdon has cemented himself as one of the top names in today's automotive world. On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ podcast, we talk about honesty in the world of automotive journalism, some of the differences between European and American car cultures, we touch on the much-maligned Porsche 996, and even...

It's no secret that keeping collectible vehicles cool can be a chore, especially during those hot summer months. One must think about air flow, fan size, shrouds, and of course, the actual size and construction of the radiator being utilized. Then there is the build material. Do you go with an old school copper and brass unit, or switch to aluminum? And then you've got to consider the overall thic...

On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ, series hosts Mike Musto and Terry McGean answer some questions regarding our new YouTube show, IROC REHAB. This is the series where we take an ailing 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with a popped engine and rehab it into a great daily driver that can also pull double-duty as a track and auto-x car. Since the series aired three weeks ago, we've been inundat...

John Voelcker, our resident EV expert, joins us on this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast for a 2022 year end update on what's happening in the world of electric vehicles. We talk about favorites like the Lucid Air and Hyundai G80 Electrified, along with some of his not-so-favorites, which we'll let him tell you about. He then recounts a hilarious ride along experience in the Porsche Cay...

Zack Klapman has been in the automotive world for quite some time. From co-hosting on The Smoking Tire for both podcasts and video, to producing content for NBCSN, to being one hell of an automotive writer and storyteller, Zack has seemingly done it all. His non-traditional take on reviewing automobiles has allowed him to carve out a unique niche as he relates to both the vehicles and their owners...

Over the years off-road capable SUVs and trucks have become complex machines. From electronic differentials and transfer cases to full-time all-wheel drives systems that are easy to operate but difficult to understand, these new 4x4s are supposed to be better in every way, but are they? On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, Mike Musto sits down with Ryan Douthit and Nick Cappetto of...

If you're a follower of Hemmings media, then you'll no doubt know about our recently launched Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat build series, "Project RAMPART". The series follows our team as they convert a 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat into the ultimate track-side support vehicle. As a bonus, a benefit of doing a series like this are the amazing partners and products you're introduced to along...

With more than 160,000 attendees, 5,600 displaying vendors, 1,000 display vehicles, and big-name OEMs in attendance, it's no wonder that the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been described by some, as the Super Bowl of car shows. However, while it may look glossy and glitzy on the outside, we will tell you from experience, that all that glitters, is not gold. You see, SEMA is not about running...

All-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive, front-wheel-drive, or rear-wheel-drive. While most people think they know the differences between their cars drive systems, the truth is, they only touch the surface. The same goes for tires. There are all-seasons, snows, all weather, off-road, mud, high performance, truck, CUVs and SUVs. In short, before buying the perfect set of skins for your vehicle, there is...

On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, Host Mike Musto, and car designer Neil Tjin of Tjin Edition, talk about how Hemmings took a stock Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and transformed it into a full-on race support rig. From concept renderings to the fabrication of one-off tailor-made components, we dive headfirst into how Hemmings (with the help of Dodge and others) created one of the co...

There are so many different things to consider before purchasing a collector vehicle. First, you must decide on what you want. Second, you must make damn sure you can afford it. And third, you need to do as much research as you can to determine the hidden costs behind the emotional purchase you're about to make. On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, Eddie Alterman, Chief Brand Offic...

A few weeks ago, we did a podcast highlighting an upcoming Camaro build that we here at Hemmings were going to undertake. It was for a worn out 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z that we had purchased that was simply tired. It had an old rod-knocking 350 small-black, a worn-out suspension system, and although the transmission was good, it was an automatic which simply didn't flow with our idea of what a...

For most of us, viewing vintage race cars from manufacturers like Maserati, McLaren, and Ferrari (along with others) happens only online. We see them on automotive websites, in magazines and of course in the occasional YouTube video. But now, thanks to Jeff O'Neil, Founder of the Velocity Invitational at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, everyone with a ticket and a love for automobiles, can view t...

Back in the mid-1980s, classic muscle cars weren't that cool, there were just old. Cars like Bandit Trans Am's, Chargers, AMXs… sure, they had a following, but they weren't sought after like today. Carburetors gave way to fuel-injection, and it seemed like every new car sold had air conditioning and power windows. And while late 1980s tech was cool 35-years ago, today, it could use an upgrade. Tha...

Being a digital content creator in the automotive world isn't easy. For starters, there's an enormous amount of competition throughout what seems like and endless number of platforms. Then there are the ever-changing algorithms and content constraints that hold you back. And don't even get us started on the process of procuring vehicles and personalities, and then crafting stories around each in t...

What are you waiting for? I mean, what is the point of spending all that time, money, and energy on a vehicle if you don't use it? I've had this conversation countless times over the years with enthusiasts and collectors who, for some reason, refuse to drive their vehicles in the manner for which they were designed, and quite honestly it drives me nuts. My buddy Vinny Russo, however, is not that g...

It's always a treat when our friend and Senior Features Editor at Car & Driver, Elana Scherr joins us on the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ, and on this week's episode we cover a lot of topics. From our experiences at this year's car week at Pebble Beach down in Monterey, California, to the new Dodge Charger Daytona EV, to the new Nissan Z Performance and Ford Mustang Mach 1. Folks, this week's show is pack...

Big, rugged, and reliable, classic American trucks and early SUVs are some of the most sought-after vehicles in the collector car market. And while most were used as either work vehicles or family haulers, there were a few that escaped the rigors of everyday life and instead, were driven sparingly for future generations and collectors to enjoy. On this episode of the Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, host Mike...